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Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Vancouver
Program Info
Paralegal Program
Join a profession that is expected to grow much faster than the average* among employment for all industries. There is a growing need for paralegals in the legal profession.
This program is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting and research. Graduates of this program will be qualified to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.
You can learn about the necessary tools to provide vital assistance to lawyers, clients and courts.
The paralegal program prepares you to perform duties, under the supervision of an attorney, such as:
- Researching Legal Issues
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Preparing Pleadings
- Summarizing Documents
- Organizing Trial Notebooks
- Interviewing Clients
You will learn fundamental legal principles in the areas of criminal and civil procedure, tort, contract, wills and probate, and family law. In addition you will learn how to perform legal research, analyze cases and prepare case briefs.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
*Adapted from the Professional and Related Occupations - [http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm#outlook] Paralegals and Legal Assistants section of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Your own hard work, professional attitude and demeanor, experience, and local market factors may impact personal employment opportunities.
* Schedules subject to change. Please contact the campus for current schedule.
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